What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist, Financial Crimes and Digital Assets position at Charles Schwab?
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Model Risk Oversight serves as a strategic function within Corporate Risk Management, leveraging a wide range of models to develop innovative client solutions and effectively manage financial and reputational risks through advanced quantitative methodologies. The Model Risk Oversight team is responsible for identifying, reviewing, and monitoring all models deployed across the organization.
We are seeking applications for the Senior Specialist, focused on model validation and broader contributions to the Model Risk Oversight team. Candidates should possess strong quantitative skills.
Job Responsibilities Include
Required Qualifications
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Model Risk Oversight serves as a strategic function within Corporate Risk Management, leveraging a wide range of models to develop innovative client solutions and effectively manage financial and reputational risks through advanced quantitative methodologies. The Model Risk Oversight team is responsible for identifying, reviewing, and monitoring all models deployed across the organization.
We are seeking applications for the Senior Specialist, focused on model validation and broader contributions to the Model Risk Oversight team. Candidates should possess strong quantitative skills.
Job Responsibilities Include
- Validating models per SR 11-7, covering usage, documentation, conceptual soundness, data integrity, controls, and software.
- Delivering model validation reports and presenting findings to model owners and senior management.
- Collaborating with internal analysts and external consultants.
- Reviewing model performance monitoring and conducting annual model reviews.
Required Qualifications
- An advanced degree in statistics, math, physics, engineering, or economics
- Proficiency in Python, SAS, R, and other statistical or programming languages
- Experience in model validation
- Understanding of regulations and compliance related to digital assets, fraud, BSA, AML, and cybersecurity
- Understanding of model governance and related regulatory guidance
- Ph.D. in quantitative discipline (statistics, mathematics, physics, economics
- CFA, FRM, ACAMS and digital asset related certifications.
- Experience working as a quant in the financial industry.
- Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Salary : $75,000 - $105,000